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Common Themes in Children's and Young Adult Literature

Courage
Family
Friendship
Neighborhoods and Communities
Belonging/Identity
Loss/Grief
Conflict and Resolution
Nature and Science
Emotions and Attitudes

Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery

Genres in Children's and Young Adult Literature

Picture Books
Chapter Books
Fairy Tales and Folklore
Fables
Comics/Graphic Novels
Fantasy
Autobiographical/Biographical
Poetry and Verse
Science Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Non-fiction

For more information, view Ashland University's LibGuide on Children's Literature Genre.

Explore Contemporary Latinx Children's Books

60 Empowering Books Starring Latina Mighty Girls
Written by A Mighty Girl, blog
15 Picture Books That Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage
Written by Wesley Salazar for Brightly
Children's Books with Latino and Hispanic Characters
By What Do We Do All Day
20 Latinx Children’s Books That Should Be On Your Bookshelf
By HipLatina

Related Sites

Cooperative Children's Book Center
"The CCBC is a unique and vital gathering place for books, ideas, and expertise in the field of children’s and young adult literature. The CCBC is a noncirculating examination, study, and research library for Wisconsin school and public librarians, teachers, early childhood care providers, university students, and others interested in children’s and young adult literature. The CCBC is part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education, and receives additional support from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. More about the CCBC."